Yearly Archives: 2026

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Black Bear in our Backyard – Connecticut

One of the best parts of living next to the woods is the abundance of wildlife that visits our backyard. In the winter, we feed the birds, and during the summer, we keep a small […]

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Laysan Albatross Family at Kaena Point, Oahu, Hawaii

My favorite place on Oahu has always been Kaena Point, where Laysan albatrosses (Phoebastria immutabilis) return each year to raise their chicks. During our recent trip to Hawaii, we were determined not to miss it. […]

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Hawaiian Monk Seals on Oahu

We had an incredible time on the Big Island of Hawaii. During our stay, we encountered sea turtles, explored breathtaking and unique landscapes, and experienced what was arguably the highlight of our entire trip: seeing […]

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Hawaiian Honeycreeper Photography on the Big Island

Hawaii is famous for its stunning beaches, but its true treasure lies in its extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems. More than 90 percent of Hawaii’s native plants and animals are found nowhere else on Earth. At […]

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Kilauea at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The Big Island is not only already big, but it is still growing. Two active volcanoes continuously add new land through ongoing lava eruptions. Both are located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Mauna Loa and […]

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Sea Turtle at Punaluu Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii

In the second half of April, we visited Hawaii for almost two weeks. We spent most of our time on the Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island; however, we also dropped by […]

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David Attenborough turns 100

Every child has their heroes; people they admire and whose footsteps they dream of following. For me, those idols came from the world of nature and wildlife. I was fascinated by the natural world from […]

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Black and White National Park Photos

When discussing landscape photography in America’s national parks, Ansel Adams is impossible to ignore. He remains one of the most influential landscape photographers in U.S. history, if not in the world. Although I am not […]

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